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The British Labour Party and Welfare: The Legacies of the Attlee and Wilson Governments — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Clement Attlee with John F. Kennedy in 1961. The UK General Election held in July 2024 was a truly historic event, with Labour returning to office after more than a decade in opposition. The fact that Labour did so with such a massive majority means that they have a strong mandate to transform Britain into […]

The History of America’s Love Affair with Hot Air Balloons — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

A depiction of an early balloon flight in Annonay, France in 1783. The Origins of Hot Air Balloons The idea of flying is something that humans have fantasized about for centuries. Many have theorized about how this could happen. English philosopher Roger Bacon hypothesized in the 13th century that man could fly if attached to […]

1 in 4 American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, new data shows

Only 4.4% of adults actually have the disorder, but far more are misdiagnosing themselves. In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about “neurodivergence” on social media, including genetic disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The growing awareness of differences in learning abilities means that more people can understand, manage, and seek treatment for […]

Admiral Nimitz’s Plan for the Battle of Midway – Formulated, but Forgotten — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

A graphic of Nimitz’s plan at the Battle. Copyright Dale Jenkins. Printed with permission. After-action report The after-action report of Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher confirms the intended movements of the carrier force in conformity with the Nimitz plan: ENTERPRISE and HORNET maintained their air groups In readiness as a striking force. During the night […]

Harris Needs Polish American Votes to Win

The 2024 presidential election may be one of the closest in modern U.S. history, so it should come as no surprise that both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are looking to gain the attention and support of a multigenerational Central and East European electorate—especially Americans of Polish descent living in Rust Belt swing states. The Democrats […]